1 . The 4 Best Greek Islands For A Beach Getaway
With more than 5,000 islands in Greece, choosing which one to visit is extremely difficult. So we're going to help you by sharing our list of the 4 most beautiful Greek islands!
1.Paxi
Paxi is smaller and less known than the other Greek islands, making it a perfect place for travelers to seek privacy without being disturbed by any noise.
There are excellent beaches and restaurants in the main port of Gaios that serve fresh fish. The best time to enjoy the magical atmosphere is in the evening.
2.Mykonos
Mykonos has become one of the most popular destinations in Greece, which is the best choice for those who want to party.
Mass tourism hasn't affected the beauty of the island yet, with picturesque houses and narrow streets full of Cycladic architecture and, not to mention, the crystal-clear blue sea.
3.Tilos
Mountains and rough back roads make this island the perfect pick for adventurous travelers looking for day trips to explore the rich wildlife.
The beaches are rocky and difficult to access, but once you get there you'll be able to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature, even during the peak season.
4.Gavdos
The southernmost island in Europe is included in our list because of its unique and intact (完好的) nature and its efforts to maintain their local traditions.
There are few tourist accommodations, but we recommend to grab a tent and sleep on the beach under the stars.Its beaches are one of the most beautiful in Greece and probably the entire continent.
1. Where should visitors go if they want to appreciate Cycladic architecture?A.Mykonos. | B.Paxi. | C.Tilos. | D.Gavdos. |
A.Both of them are quiet. | B.Both of them serve visitors fish. |
C.Both of them are difficult to reach. | D.Both of them have beaches and restaurants. |
A.Have a party at night. | B.Camp on the beach. |
C.Enjoy picturesque houses. | D.Walk in the narrow streets. |
2 . Tips for Traveling with Your Parents
Many of us have fond memories of traveling with our parents as children,which makes going on vacation with them as adults much more special.
Find a point person.
Build in options.
Consider buying insurance.
Emergencies--such as a missed flight or lost luggage--can happen at any age,so it's wise to invest in travel insurance.Many policies cover medical emergencies as well as everyday travel mishaps(小事故).
A.Be optional. |
B.It's a chance to return the favor. |
C.Make sure those who get ill are well attended to. |
D.As our parents are aging,they should not travel alone. |
E.Be sure to do your homework as some policies are better than others. |
F.Having one person in charge can significantly minimize stress and confusion. |
G.The most important thing is striking a balance between activities and free time to ensure that no one gets exhausted. |
3 . The best way to see the world’s architectural marvels is to visit them in person.
Singapore
The architecture of Singapore is futuristic, to the point that visitors may feel like they have stepped onto a science fiction film. The Gardens by the Bay is one of the most visually striking creations that it has to offer, consisting of large parkland dotted with strange but wonderful structures.
Barcelona
Every year millions of people flood into this colorful Spanish city to see the unique works of famed architect Antoni Gaudi. The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia is the most popular of these and is still being built, in spite of the fact that work began all the way back in 1882. So if you want to avoid the crowds you can take your pick on your trip.
Athens
Ancient architecture is abundant in Athens, with buildings that have stood for thousands of years still managing to tower. From the inspiring remains of the Parthenon to various spirits including Zeus and Hephaestus, Athens is the place to visit if you are eager to see architecture filled with history.
Dubai
If you are looking for breath-taking architecture, Dubai will satisfy your curiosity. From the eye-watering height of the Burj Khalifa to the impressive achievement of the Palm Island, everything seems bigger in Dubai and there is luxury (奢华) in almost every aspect of the city, earning it a serious reputation on the international travel scene.
1. What is special about the architecture of Singapore?A.Super modern. | B.Extremely old. |
C.Pretty colorful. | D.Rather plain. |
A.Burj Khalifa. | B.The Gardens by the Bay. |
C.Parthenon Temple. | D. The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia. |
A.To Singapore. | B.To Barcelona. | C.To Athens. | D.To Dubai. |
1. Where is the woman going on holiday?
A.To a house next to a lake. |
B.To a house in the woods. |
C.To a hotel near the mountains. |
A.Sailing. | B.Going for a run. | C.Catching up on sleep. |
A.More than four years. | B.More than five years. | C.More than six years. |
A group of students from China's Tibet Autonomous Region set out from Lhasa on Friday to kick off a sports tour in Beijing.
The eight middle school students from Damxung County,
"I started playing football in primary school. Now I'm a little nervous but
Tenzin, along with
6 . Red leaves are a symbol of autumn. Enjoying red leaves in the clear, refreshing autumn weather is indeed a good choice.
Now let's have a look at the best red leaves around China and the beauty of autumn.
Destination 1With different red colors, the Red Leaf Valley extends (延伸) more than 50 kilometers from Jiefang village in Qingling town to Yanjiang village in Songjiang town, Jilin province, Northeast China. Leaves are like different red pigments (颜料), including Chinese red, orange red, ruby red and bright red.
Best time: October
Destination 2Tachuan or Tashang village is in Huangshan city, Anhui province, East China. The beautiful autumn scenery there is known as one of the four best in China. The red leaves and clear spring add beauty to traditional houses, offering material for photography lovers.
Best time: early to late November
Destination 3As a result of low temperatures, maple leaves in areas south of the Yangtze River are like shy girls, gradually showing their beauty, turning from green to gold, gold to orange and finally to red. And as it changes slowly, different colors can be seen on the same trees called "colorful maple trees". Viewing at the mountainside is the best choice.
Best time: October to November
Destination 4For Guangdong province in South China, autumn always comes a little late and lasts longer. Through the end of January, you can see the red leaves any time you want. If you feel pity at saying good-bye to red leaves in North China, you can head to South China to view the beautiful scenery again.
Best time: end of November to end of January
1. If a family from Russia want to enjoy red leaves in China, which of the tourist spots above is the nearest?A.Destination 1. | B.Destination 2. |
C.Destination 3 | D.Destination 4. |
A.Tachuan has the best red leaves in China. |
B.Tourists can enjoy the most colourful leaves in Jilin province. |
C.In Guangdong province, red leaves can be seen at any time throughout the year. |
D.Maple leaves in areas south of the Yangtze take on more colors because of weather. |
A.To attract photography lovers. |
B.To introduce different places of interest. |
C.To give advice on how to spend autumn. |
D.To suggest some red leaves viewing places. |
7 . Hop On Hop Off(随上随下) London Bus tour24- hour Ticket
Description
Have an unforgettable tour of London on our hop-on hop-off bus through the heart of the city with only £34. Taking you to the doorstep of the capitals most iconic(标志性的)locations, you’ll get to discover the best that one of the most famous cities in the world has to offer! Whether you decide to stay, on the open top bus and appreciate views of London’s most iconic landmarks or hop-off at any of the 70 stops across the city, there is much to see and discover.
Be driven through the famous Parliament Square, home to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, go past the iconic London Eye as you enjoy London’s Southbank area, see the city’s biggest skyscraper, The Shard, and visit the golden gates of Buckingham Palace, the St Paul’s Cathedral and much more.
With audio commentary(解说音频) throughout giving you the chance to learn more about the capital, it’s the perfect way to get to know London, regardless of the time or your budget!
Additional Information
Included:
24 Hour Hop-on hop-off ticket
Free Walking Tour
Free River Thames boat ride valid for 24 hours
Not included:
Entrances to attractions
Tips
Food and drink
*Please Note:
Valid for 24 hours from when you first hop-on the bus.
Unlimited usage within this time.
The first bus stop departs from Westminster at 11 am- to view the full route including the last bus stop at St Katharine’s Pier, click here.
1. What does the author intend to show in paragraph 2?A.Some places people want to go to. | B.Famous places you can see throughout the tour. |
C.The route of the bus. | D.London is a famous city. |
A.St Katharine’s Pier. | B.Lancaster Terrace. | C.London Hotel. | D.Lancaster Gate. |
A.Visitors should stay on the bus to the last stop. | B.Visitors can go to all places in London. |
C.visitors will know the trip is very famous. | D.Visitors can get on and off the bus at 70 stops. |
8 . This happened on March 1, 2020. Just weeks before much of the country issued shelter-in-place orders, a mother and her teen daughter
When they began, the pair—Briana Sullivan and her daughter Cambyr, who started out 13 but
Eventually, the pandemic made it
Throughout their journey, “
A.set out | B.came up | C.looked ahead | D.got around |
A.running | B.climbing | C.hiking | D.walking |
A.got | B.turned | C.changed | D.became |
A.long | B.then | C.before | D.until |
A.results | B.effects | C.causes | D.reasons |
A.connected | B.avoided | C.escaped | D.disconnected |
A.experience | B.challenges | C.lessons | D.questions |
A.smooth | B.rough | C.tight | D.difficult |
A.Luckily | B.Hopefully | C.Sadly | D.Unfortunately |
A.refer to | B.send to | C.turn to | D.get to |
A.exciting | B.dull | C.surprising | D.embarrassing |
A.Instead | B.Therefore | C.Besides | D.Otherwise |
A.conducting | B.offering | C.building | D.providing |
A.Chance | B.Pressure | C.Positivity | D.Activity |
A.hopeful | B.happy | C.light | D.low |
9 . St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife
An ancient university, breathtaking medieval ruins, and old-fashioned coastal villages: explore all this and more on our adventure through Fife.
• Places you’ll explore
Forth Bridge - An incredible engineering achievement, and a UNESCO World Heritage sight.
Anstruther - Be charmed by the cobbled lanes and quaint(古色古香的)buildings of this traditional fishing village.
St Andrews Cathedral - This ruined cathedral was once one of Scotland’s most splendid buildings.
St Andrews Old Town - Enjoy the 1,000 years of history as you explore the old streets and ancient castle.
The Old Course - Golf was so popular in Scotland, but it was banned in the 15th century. And nowhere was it more popular than in St Andrews, the Home of Golf.
Historic Village of Falkland - This quaint town in the Kingdom of Fife boasts a beautiful palace and a peaceful setting.
• Tour detail
Departs 09:30 - Rabbie’s Cafe Bar, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG
Returns 18:00 approx
• Prices
• Adult price: £45 per person
• Discount price: £40 per person (Seniors over 60 and children between 5 and 15; unfortunately, we don’t allow children under 5 years old on the tour)
• Important information
• Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes
• Falkland Palace is closed from November to Easter
• Tour inclusions
• Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
• Air conditioning as standard
• The stories and services of a Rabbie’s driver-guide
• Tour exclusions
• Entry fees to visitor attractions
• Customer reviews
A great day
Howard Carroll, posted on 18/05/2017
A great day out. Fully recommend the tour. Gillian and Eric were not only friendly but very knowledgeable.
Excellent tour guide
M W Grzelak, posted on 15/02/2017
First time but not my last. Grant was an excellent and intelligent guide who cherishes his Scottish heritage. The tour offered the best venues (场地) and just enough time to experience them.
1. What do we know about the places included in the tour?A.Anstruther has a modern look. |
B.St. Andrews Cathedral is in good condition. |
C.There is an ancient castle in Falkland Village. |
D.Golf was once a very popular sport in St Andrews. |
A.£120 | B.£125 | C.£130 | D.£135 |
A.Tour guide services are provided. | B.Falkland Palace is open in December. |
C.The tour lasts for two days. | D.Entry fees to all attractions are included. |
A.offering different travel options | B.presenting the good comments from customers |
C.showing comparisons with other tours | D.giving special offers to all customers |
10 . Top Ongoing Mega (巨大的) Projects In China
Shanghai Urban Rail Transit Expansion
It includes construction of nine rail projects including six subway lines and three intercity railways. The projects, begun in 2018, are estimated to total 286 km. The network is aimed at creating better connections between the financial center’s two airports and two major railway stations. They are expected to be completed by 2023.
Intercity Railway along the Yangtze River in Jiangsu
Starting from last year, eight regional intercity railways will be built in a metropolitan groups along the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province, a move to shorten traffic time from Nanjing to other districts and cities within the province. Some of the lines will also connect Nanjing to cities in the neighbouring Anhui. Construction of the intercity lines is estimated to run until 2025.
Wuhan Urban Rail Transit
It involves construction of four subways lines and four urban express lines in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. The NDRC said that the projects will support Wuhan’s urban layout and ease the city’s traffic jam. A circle line with 37 stops starting from Wuchang railway station tops the investment plan, which alone will cost US $8.66 billion. The construction will run from 2019 to 2024.
South-North Water Transfer Project
The north of China is home to almost 50% of China’s population but has only about 20% of the country’s water resources. To change this imbalance, China has funded the construction of three huge canals, each more than 600 miles long and will carry water to the north from China’s three largest rivers. The project began in 2002 with a 48-year construction schedule. When completed, it will supply 44.8 billion cubic water.
Beijing International Airport
When completed, it will surpass Dubai’s AI Makioum International Airport in cost, total square miles, and passenger and plane capacity. Its first stage was completed in time for the 2008 Olympics. Further expansion is scheduled for completion by 2025. Terminal 1, designed by the architect Zaha Hadid, combines a number of sustainable design concepts in a futuristic building envelope.
1. Which of the following projects lasts longest?A.Shanghai Urban Rail Transit Expansion. |
B.Intercity Railway along the Yangtze River in Jiangsu. |
C.Wuhan Urban Rail Transit. |
D.Beijing International Airport. |
A.The large population in the north causes water shortage. |
B.The project will relieve water shortage in the north. |
C.The three canals is more than 600 miles long in total. |
D.The construction of the project will be completed soon. |
A.Reform and innovation. | B.Economics and business. |
C.Culture and custom. | D.Construction and development. |